I have never swimmed in my life before and I am going to start swimming class next semester. I don't want to panic when starting because I will have problems learning. What should I do?
2006-12-30 12:35:16 · 14 answers · asked by Diamond Q 1 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
Don't worry about it, thats what the class is for. You will probably be able to start somewhere that you can stand in, so if you start having trouble just put your feet down. If you are still worried just look around on the internet for basic information. If you are in relatively good shape it shouldn't be any problem.
2006-12-30 13:53:50 · answer #1 · answered by cowsvils 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was in 8th and 9th grade they "wanted" us to swim. And who didn't want to could run. I ran because i didn't know how to swim and to this day i still dont. I took lessions when i was a kid and it never paied off. I feel today that In my life I don't need to learn or swim. But in your case just stay in the low end depeneding on how tall you are just stay in a confortable place. You shouldn't do anything that you don't want to do! Also, if you have time go to a pool like the Y see how you react to the water and search the net for some information on some swimming moves.
Good luck- The Cool Man
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2006-12-30 12:44:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a swim instructor and a lifeguard. I have been on the swimming and diving team. I know that you will be just fine!! Our job is easy as long as the people who take our class try their best. Being some what coordinated help of course but the instructors are very nice people and they will help you in any way they can. Mostly it is hard for swim instructors to teach kids who don't want to learn, or kids who don't pay attention or stuff like that but you will be just fine!!! I promise!
2006-12-31 17:48:13 · answer #3 · answered by Sam's jam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do research on the internet and just look up some commong things, like freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfuly, also open turns and flip turns. I would recommend reading about those things so you have somewhat of an idea what to expect, just make sure you have the proper things no 2 piece suit, nike speedo or something else one piece will work, and then goggles and a cap. Thats about it. Just relax and they will teach you step by step how to do everything. Also read a little about starts, and streamlines, and whatever else in your research that they mention. Practice holding your breath also and if you can just maybe go to a pool and just practice what you know a little that way you know what its going to be like.
2006-12-30 12:47:35 · answer #4 · answered by coolliz2444 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not be scared! Learning to swim was one of the funnest experiences of my life! Your instructor won't let you drown. Don't be embarrassed if you're not that good either, because not everybody is a good swimmer, and I'm sure that there'll be other inexperienced swimmers in your class. Don't think of this as some difficult task; think of it as a new, exciting learning experience!
2007-01-02 08:54:43 · answer #5 · answered by TheDogStar12 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im a junior in extreme college, and properly, we had to this too..yet for an entire quarter! i replaced into freaked out in simple terms such as you, yet guy..there's no longer something to rigidity approximately. convey a huge towel out of your place, as quickly as in the locker room, get in in simple terms you bra and undies, positioned the towel around you and then in simple terms end getting underdressed and slip your bathing greater healthful below your towel. practice some situations at domicile in case you're nonetheless uncertain. it incredibly is what all of us did! additionally everybody stayed of their bathing fits to bathe whilst i replaced right into a sophomore, so dont hassle concerning the washing. extremely, you would be advantageous. and everybody would be so concentrated on overlaying themselves that no person would be gazing you. good success, and have relaxing swimming!
2016-10-06 05:47:24 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just relax. Maybe get a good friend or someone you know to teach you how. If you aren't paniced in the water you will be just fine. :]
2006-12-30 12:38:02 · answer #7 · answered by busy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
omg! relax! it's just swimming which i'm assuming you swim in the summer time. so whats the difference just a little extra work.
2006-12-30 16:42:40 · answer #8 · answered by : ) !@#$%^&* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just try and relax. Remember that you will have an instructor with you at all times, who is lifeguard qualified, so nothing will happen to you.
2006-12-30 12:38:18 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remain Confident. Remember, you are being trained and in care of professional hands.
2006-12-30 12:41:31 · answer #10 · answered by ckmkid11 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋